Convert a remote cloud client to a cloud manager

Central Management allows you to manage remote FortiDeceptor appliances including Decoy VM deployments, system configuration, and incident alert monitoring. For more information, see Central Management.

After you have configured and deployed a cloud client, you can convert the device to became the management device in Central Management.

Requirements:

• Deploy a v5.3 FortiDeceptor on GCP with at least 500GB data disk to get a Cloud Client FortiDeceptor.

To convert a cloud client to a cloud manager:

1. Run the following command:

   cm -sc -mM -nManager -a<password>

   Example: cm -sc -mM -nManager -a1234567890

2. Upload the Central Management license to the Cloud Manager.
3. Deploy the local client(s), that allow port1 to communicate with Cloud Manager's Port1.
4. Run the following command on each local client device, use the following command

   cm –sc –mC –n<client name> –a<password with manager> -i<Cloud Manager's IP>

   Example: cm –sc –mC –nBranch1 –a1234567890 -i33.168.63.99

   The device is added to the Appliance page in the Cloud Manager.

To remove a client from Central Management:

1. On the Remote Client, run the following CLI command:

   cm -sc -mN

2. On the Cloud Manager, go to Central Management > Appliances.
3. Select that client and click Delete.